News for 'LONG DISTANCES'

Long-distance runner Pooja suspended for evading dope test

Long-distance runner Pooja suspended for evading dope test

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Pooja Aatmaram has been suspended under Article 2.3 of the World Anti-Doping Agency's code.

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'In the larger cities, we can see that 12%-20% of the population making use of the metros. I don't think it is happening in the smaller cities.'

5 Tips To Make Long Distance Relationships Work

5 Tips To Make Long Distance Relationships Work

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Talk to your partner for at least ten minutes in the morning and then again when you get back home. In between, keep exchanging texts and brief calls, suggests Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian long-distance runner Pooja Aatmaram has been handed a reduced three-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit after admitting she fled an in-competition doping test in Mumbai last year.

Why I Cycled From Kashmir To Kanyakumari

Why I Cycled From Kashmir To Kanyakumari

Rediff.com7 days ago

'That journey across India has changed me forever.'

First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Guwahati, Howrah

First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Guwahati, Howrah

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The sleeper variant is designed for long-distance journeys, with modern berths, improved interiors and enhanced safety features.'

Long Distance Love: 10 Signs To Watch Out For

Long Distance Love: 10 Signs To Watch Out For

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

If you notice that they seem nervous or anxious when you ask about their whereabouts, it's time to have a conversation, advises Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India for Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Official: Holistic Development, Grassroots Governance Key to India's Progress

Official: Holistic Development, Grassroots Governance Key to India's Progress

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo emphasises the importance of holistic development and grassroots governance for India's progress at a national conference in Jammu.

'I Proposed To Her In A Movie Theatre'

'I Proposed To Her In A Movie Theatre'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

On Valentine's Day, Kshitij Sabnis and Priyal Pitre share their romantic proposal story.

ISL: Odisha FC, Inter Kashi locked in goalless stalemate

ISL: Odisha FC, Inter Kashi locked in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com6 days ago

Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC played out a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match, with both sides failing to convert their chances.

Hardik Can't Take His Eyes Off Mahieka

Hardik Can't Take His Eyes Off Mahieka

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Hardik Pandya and girlfriend Mahieka Sharma made for a picture-perfect pair at a friend's wedding, both donning matching red outfits as they celebrated the festive occasion together.

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan Contest: Big Fuss, All Fizzle

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan Contest: Big Fuss, All Fizzle

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'Isn't it silly to call India-Pakistan cricket's greatest rivalry when Pakistan has won only once out of the last eight T20 World Cup encounters?'

Doctor on long distance trains

Doctor on long distance trains

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee presented the Railway Budget on Friday. In her third Railway Budget speech, Banerjee said atleast one doctor will be available on long distance trains.

Long distance calls: Trai to name operators

Long distance calls: Trai to name operators

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

In its recommendations to the government, Trai said the provision of calling cards would allow consumer to exercise choice of long distance operator for the national and international calls. The authority has, therefore, recommended amendment of NLD/ILD operators licence conditions to allow them to access customers directly for national and international long distance calls, respectively.

TVS Orbiter: Big on range, short on hill climb

TVS Orbiter: Big on range, short on hill climb

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The TVS Orbiter works best as a city scooter with good range and comfort, but it quickly runs out of steam on steep climbs.

Punjab FC Defeats Bengaluru FC in Indian Super League Match

Punjab FC Defeats Bengaluru FC in Indian Super League Match

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab FC defeated Bengaluru FC 2-0 in an Indian Super League match, with Nsungusi Jr. Effiong scoring both goals.

GAIL eyes long-distance telephony

GAIL eyes long-distance telephony

Rediff.com12 Nov 2005

GAIL (India) Ltd proposed to acquire the new NLDO licence for entering the national long-distance telephony segment of the Rs 80,000 crore (Rs 800 bilion) telecom market, estimated to be growing at 30 per cent.

India to buy 5 more S-400 Sudarshan air defence squadrons from Russia

India to buy 5 more S-400 Sudarshan air defence squadrons from Russia

Rediff.com14 hours ago

In Operation Sindoor, Pakistan had deployed additional squadrons of the Chinese-origin HQ-9 air defence systems, which could not do much against the Indian aircraft when they brought down multiple terror targets inside Pakistan.

Mercedes's All-New V-Class redines 'private suite on wheels'

Mercedes's All-New V-Class redines 'private suite on wheels'

Rediff.com1 days ago

The V-Class will be locally produced at the Mercedes facility in Chakan, near Pune, making it the second product, after the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, to begin local production.

Mohun Bagan Overpowers Mohammedan Sporting in ISL Kolkata Derby

Mohun Bagan Overpowers Mohammedan Sporting in ISL Kolkata Derby

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mohun Bagan Super Giant delivered a dominant attacking performance to secure a 5-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Kolkata derby of the Indian Super League.

Long distance telephony: Future's bright

Long distance telephony: Future's bright

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Sector set to see 31 players in the next 12 months.

Sonia slams Centre's silence on Khamenei's killing

Sonia slams Centre's silence on Khamenei's killing

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Sonia Gandhi has criticised the Modi government's silence on the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, arguing it raises doubts about India's foreign policy direction and credibility.

Indian Super League: FC Goa edge Sporting Club Delhi, climb to top

Indian Super League: FC Goa edge Sporting Club Delhi, climb to top

Rediff.com5 days ago

FC Goa defeated Sporting Club Delhi 1-0 in the Indian Super League, with Dejan Drazic scoring the decisive goal. FC Goa climbed to the top of the table with the win.

Republic Day 2026: Army To Showcase Animal Contingent

Republic Day 2026: Army To Showcase Animal Contingent

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

For the first time in Republic Day history, the Indian Army's Remount and Veterinary Corps will showcase a specially curated animal contingent during the Republic Day 2026 parade on Kartavya Path. The unique contingent features Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies, raptors, and military dogs, highlighting the crucial role of animals in India's defense forces.

How India Loves: Tum Hi Ho

How India Loves: Tum Hi Ho

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Valentine's Day may be global. But love in India is beautifully local.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'In any aviation emergency, the first rule is aviate -- fly the aircraft.' 'The fact that the commander's voice is not on the recording simply means he was focused entirely on flying. It does not imply anything more than that.'

Valentine's Day Special: 10 Under-rated Romcoms On OTT

Valentine's Day Special: 10 Under-rated Romcoms On OTT

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

10 great movie choices for that date night on February 14.

Sheena Bora Murder Trial: The Great Skipping Rope Game

Sheena Bora Murder Trial: The Great Skipping Rope Game

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Sheena Bora's birthday fell on February 11 and it's been 14 years since she disappeared into thin air. She would have been 39. Nearly one-and-a-half decades later are we patiently inching nearer to knowing the truth of what happened?

Want Your Relationship To Succeed? COMMUNICATE!

Want Your Relationship To Succeed? COMMUNICATE!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Feeling heard is often more healing than any solution, explains rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, a relationship coach and founder of Let Us Talk Foundation.

AT&T may get long distance licence

AT&T may get long distance licence

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Long-distance trains to have medical coupes

Long-distance trains to have medical coupes

Rediff.com4 May 2005

The court was disposing of a public interest petition praying for suitable medical facilities at railway stations and platforms and establishment of stalls and shops selling life-saving drugs.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'When I met the prime minister, he asked me, "Dr Ganguly, what do you do with people in your company who lie to you?"' 'I said, "Prime Minister, we counsel them and give them a gentle warning. If they lie again, they are sacked".' '"This is my problem,'" Rajiv responded. "I can't sack people in government".' A revealing excerpt from former Hindustan Lever Chairman Dr Ashok S Ganguly's We Are Our Future: Reflections On Life.

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Kartik Karkera didn't just win the Indian men's title at the Tata Mumbai Marathon on Sunday -- he did it in his very first official 42.195 km race

Athletics Federation of India to conduct SRY Gene Test at national-level events

Athletics Federation of India to conduct SRY Gene Test at national-level events

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will conduct SRY Gene Tests in national-level competitions to ensure fair competition in the women's category. They will also conduct DNA testing of upcoming athletes for research and development purposes.

Asian Indoor Athletics: Tejaswin wins gold, smashes record

Asian Indoor Athletics: Tejaswin wins gold, smashes record

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Tejaswin Shankar won the men's heptathlon event to clinch India's lone gold as the country ended the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships campaign with five medals. India finished overall sixth in the medals tally.

Kenyan long-distance Olympian Tirop stabbed to death

Kenyan long-distance Olympian Tirop stabbed to death

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The 25-year-old represented Kenya in the 5,000m event at the Tokyo Olympics and finished fourth in the finals after clocking 14:39.62 seconds.

Marathon training: Tips for long distance runners

Marathon training: Tips for long distance runners

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

If you've been running a long time and are prepping for the Mumbai Marathon on January 17, here are a few additional tips to keep you going all the way through.

T20 World Cup: Indian Fans Carry Celebrations Home At Airport

T20 World Cup: Indian Fans Carry Celebrations Home At Airport

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

From tears in the stands to songs in the airport, the India-Pakistan rivalry delivered agony and ecstasy in equal measure.

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

Rediff.com5 days ago

'On August 22, 2015, Shyamvar Rai disclosed to you that he had committed the murder of Sheena Bora along with Rahul Mukerjea.' How would Indrani have reacted to this?